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Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family BINGO Night

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Midwinter Murder Movie

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Bored in the house and in the house bored? Us too. January is cold and unforgiving; school just started back up and this midwestern weather is absolutely unpredictable.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bored in the house and in the house bored? Us too. January is cold and unforgiving; school just started back up and this midwestern weather is absolutely unpredictable.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

LEGO Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "Teens" group

No Date Necessary: After-Hours Teen Valentine's Day Lock In

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Romantasy Mixer

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

This event is in the "Teens" group

Link Up @ the Library

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Afterhours: Foodie Fun

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens

Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Puzzle Racing: Family Teams

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia at Beggars Pizza

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Link Up @ the Library

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.